About this role
About the Role
The Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager at Protea Hotel Kimberley oversees daily kitchen operations, leads the culinary team, and ensures high quality, safety, and guest satisfaction within budget. Own vehicle is compulsory for this role.
What You'll Do
- Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures
- Estimate daily production and communicate needs to kitchen staff
- Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations and preparation
- Prepare and cook foods for regular service and special events
- Develop new recipes or presentations and create decorative displays
- Manage purchasing, receiving and proper storage; ensure sanitation standards
- Maintain equipment and report malfunctions; monitor food quality and temperatures
- Lead and supervise cooks and staff; set performance expectations and foster teamwork
- Deliver exceptional customer service and handle guest feedback and issues
- Train staff on safety procedures and use Labor Management System for scheduling
- Participate in HR activities such as coaching, performance feedback, and issue escalation
- Attend pertinent meetings and communicate information effectively
- What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED with 4 years of culinary, food & beverage, or related experience OR 2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel and Restaurant Management with 2 years of related experience